A Letter to ... Dr. Durell ... Occasioned by a Late Expulsion of Six Students From Edmund Hall (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781144338389)

In "A Letter to ... Dr. Durell ... Occasioned by a Late Expulsion of Six Students From Edmund Hall," George Whitefield addresses the controversial expulsion of students from Edmund Hall, Oxford. This letter serves as a historical document, shedding light on the religious and academic tensions of the 18th century. Whitefield's passionate defense of the students and his critique of Dr. Durell provide valuable insight into the theological debates and disciplinary practices prevalent at the time.

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